Hearts & Handprints

Welcome to Hearts & Handprints! I’m a brand-new teacher just embarking on an exciting journey in the classroom! I am eager to share my knowledge and passions to inspire my students in Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. I’ve turned to Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) as a way to document my experiences, to grow through collaboration, to support and connect with others, and to learn from fellow teachers—whether you’re just starting out like me or have decades of wisdom to share. I’d like to invite you and sincerely hope you’ll join me on this heartfelt adventure as we live, learn, play, and create unforgettable memories together!

Store Motto: “Nurturing big hearts, strong minds, and little hands” Store Name: "Hearts and Handprints" represents my belief that education begins with the heart—those deepest, most genuine passions that ignite our souls—and carries on with a guiding hand—offering support and encouragement in every step we take. It’s a journey fueled by love and nurtured by compassion, shaping lives in the most profound ways. Teaching Style: I believe that learning should be a meaningful, interactive, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate adventure for all students! It should ignite a spark within them, encouraging them to take bold risks in a safe environment, and dive passionately into the learning experience in ways that feel right to them. I've pour my heart into designing lessons, materials, and activities that honor each student's unique interests, strengths, and needs, because when students are truly engaged and inspired, that's when real growth and discovery happen!

Graduating summa cum laude SEI Endorsement

Degrees: - M.Ed in Early Childhood Education (2024) - B.S. in Education w/ concentration in Early Education and Care (2022) - Minor in Psychology (2022) - A.S. in Early Childhood Development (2019) ____________________________________ Essential Courses: 1. Classroom Management & PBS 2. Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) 3. Sheltering Content for ELLs (SEI-endorsed) 4. Supporting Dual Language Learners 5. Children with Special Needs 6. Adaptive and Assistive Technology (AT) 7. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) 8. Early Childhood Risk Factors & Trauma 9. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 10. Literacy Development

I was born and raised in Massachusetts, naturally developing a profound love for the Boston Bruins that flows endlessly through my veins. When the games aren't on, my passions vary from the simple joy of a rich Dove chocolate bar, to the creative thrill of digital scrapbooking, and the soulful expression I find as an amateur painter guided by the spirit of Bob Ross. These passions are the heartbeat of who I am, fueling my every day with purpose, passion, and joy.